Bill > HB1390

This bill introduces several key provisions related to firearms in Tennessee, focusing on extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and firearm safety. The bill allows courts to issue temporary or final ERPOs when there is clear and convincing evidence that an individual poses a significant danger to themselves or others by possessing firearms. Law enforcement officers or relatives can petition for these orders, which can last up to 12 months and require the respondent to surrender all firearms and ammunition. The bill establishes a detailed process for obtaining, serving, and potentially extending or vacating these orders, including provisions for ex parte (emergency) orders. Additionally, the bill creates a new offense for storing firearms improperly, mandating that firearms must be secured in a locked container, unloaded, and separate from ammunition when not under the owner's direct control. The legislation also requires gun dealers to wait 15 business days before delivering a firearm to a purchaser, with some exceptions for licensed dealers. These measures aim to enhance public safety by providing a legal mechanism to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who may pose a risk to themselves or others, while also promoting responsible firearm storage and sales practices. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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